February 20, 2025 1:00 pm
Andy Vanaman, President, Premier Steel; David Ford, Department of Transportation Director, Muscogee Nation; Jim Sallee, Director of Transportation Roads and Bridges, Choctaw Nation, Kristopher Swanson, S.E., P.E., Principal, DCI Engineers
Presentation begins: 06:24
Q&A begins: 30:32
Documents:
Presentation Slides - 2025 February Presentation Slides
Intro & News Slides - News - Intro Slides February 2025
Featured Presentation: Fast Cast Bridges for Rural Transportation Solutions
Description:
Fast Cast Bridges® are comprised of modular steel forms that are filled with concrete creating a composite structure. The structures are akin to box culverts with span lengths up to 42 feet. Use of the Fast Cast® system enables reduced design, procurement, and construction durations. All bridges have been constructed in less than three days and several have been completed (post footing installation) in one day. The innovative Fast Cast Bridge® has been available since 2019. 35+ bridges have been installed. This presentation will provide details on the Fast Cast® system and will present projects that have been completed in rural areas. Lessons learned will be included.
Presenters:
Andy Vanaman
President
Premier Steel
Andy Vanaman has been president of Premier Steel Services since 2004. He has a Bachelor’s of Science with a background in math and architectural drafting and design from Phillips University.
David Ford
Department of Transportation Director
Moscogee Nation
David Ford is a proud citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and currently serves as the Director of the Department of Transportation for the tribe. With over 30 years of experience in the construction and transportation industries, David brings knowledge and leadership to his role, overseeing critical infrastructure projects that benefit the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and surrounding communities.
Jim Salee
Director of Transportation Roads and Bridges
Choctaw Nation
Jim Sallee is a proud Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal member, serving as the Director of Transportation Roads and Bridges for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma since 2021. With over 25 years of extensive experience in project management, operations management, and supervision across residential, transportation, and commercial projects.
Kristopher Swanson, SE., P.E.
Principal
DCI Engineers
Kristoper has been a Principal with DCI in Austin since 2008. He has a diverse design and project management background in transportation, commercial, government, residential, and industrial projects.
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